Thursday, January 17, 2013

Every trip, I will always cut into my "early sleep to prepare for travel" time, freaking out that I'm forgetting something while throwing things into my suitcase like the world is about to end. You would think that after all these flights over the last 2 years I would have packing down pat, and you would be partially right. Suitcase? Miiiight be a little smushed with too many shoes. Makeup though? That's a whole other story. I GOTCHA COVERED!

If you need a little help packing your cosmetics and TSA-approved 1 Quart clear bag, here is what I brought for a weekend trip with carry-on only luggage.

I forgot to mention that I also packed my Aquafresh mini toothpaste in my liquids bag. I've gotten other brands of mini toothpastes but it's always a bit comforting to use the exact toothpaste while traveling that I use at home since we sacrifice so many other familiar things. Is it just me? Let me know in the comments. :)

Here's the down-low on what you can pack with your carry-on luggage. This image is from the TSA website.

The 3.4 oz rule is actually a recent change from when it used to be 3 oz, which is what I stated in my video. Hooray for the extra .4 oz! Trouble is, everything still has to fit inside that dinky 1 quart container which means my clear bag will likely still look the same.

I hope that was helpful for any of you who are going on a short trip soon!

34 comments:

Hi Jen, I watched your video as always with much interest. However, I still don't know what to do for my first trip by plane, just because I'm moving from Europe to Canada and I want to take my entire makeup and perfume collection with me. Therefore I cannot take samples with me, neither for makeup nor for perfume. :( I'm so sad, what should I do?

Both Sarah and Reila are correct. TSA's rules are just for carry-on luggage and may be subject to the US's own rules. You should be able to either ship your stuff to your new location separately or take it with you in your checked luggage. :)

I like ziplock bags! I double ziplock. I put my makeup and skincare in a ziplock bag and then I put it in another one, upside down. That way, if anything breaks or spills, it doesn't make a mess in the luggage. And they are good for putting dirty laundry in to separate from your clean clothes when you travel. I also saw Jen's older video where she mentions using a contact lens case to put in lotion or sunscreen. Loved that tip!

Hi Jen--I adore your videos, and this in particular is so helpful, because omg does flying stress me out and my TSA bag is a mini-nightmare to pack. I was wondering tho, I always put my mascara in the clear bag, but I noticed you had yours in your MU bag? Isn't mascara a liquid? And in your experience, what do you do with creams/gels (lipsticks, cream foundations, gel liner)?

Generally, creams may also need to go into the liquids bag but I haven't had trouble with my mascara or lipstick not being in there. Maybe it's obvious what those products are for the x-ray guys working for TSA.

Thank you all so much! I feel much better now. I'll place my girlie collection in my luggage as securely as I can so that the palettes won't crack and hopefully the perfume bottles and lipsticks won't brake. Or maybe I'll have my liquids in my luggage and my colored makeup in my carry-on bag. It's the first time I'll travel by plane, maybe that's why I'm so worried. But I'm sure everything will turn out ok. Thanks again!

I actually gave it to my mom along with some bb creams to try! It does work well though and I like it a lot. :) Usually, cleansers aren't an acne irritant for me as much as products that stay on my skin after cleansing like serums or moisturizers.

I fly a lot and have recently broken the TSA rules... I just toss my 4-5 oz. face lotion and toothpaste in a single makeup/cosmetics bag with hard stuff. The TSA official never actually opened it to check, but if they had, I wouldn't be devastated to lose anything. I don't think they would actually make me throw it out, anyway. Obviously I wouldn't bring full-size shampoo with me, but I think the rules have become much less rigid than a few years ago.

I believe I may have broken a rule. I brought a bottle of ice cubes, and eventually it became water. I wouldn't have tried it, but waiting at the gate is very tedious and water bottles usually cost $4 and up.I also bought a set of nail polishes once and threw it into my carry-on and wrapped it in a lot of clothes o keep them from breaking. But nail polishes are usually only .5 oz. each? so I don't know if that counts

To tag on to the making perfume travel-friendly topic, Travalo and Sephora sell cute atomizers which you can fill with whatever perfume you like, straight from the bottle. I keep one in my purse anyway but it is super handy for trips.

Hi Jen, I love love love your blog. Can you do a brush kit comparison- specifically Sedona Lace v. Signma? I would like to invest to a quality brush set and would love to hear your review of the two. Thanks!

I gave my Sedona Lace set to family members before I moved so I unfortunately can't do a comparison, but I will say it was basically the same as Sigma's old full set before Sigma created their own dedicated and designed brushes with their manufacturer. I love my Sigma brushes! :)

Hi Jen, I have a question about Naked Flushed. I once saw your 2011 June favorite and really really liked Josie Maran bronzer in Beach 1 you mentioned. I tried to find it but I could not find it anywhere. Is bronzer from Naked Flushed similar to that of Josie Maran and should I buy Naked Flushed or should I just try to find orange blush?

Hi Jen! Just wanted to say your videos are great, so informative and fun. I also love 3 l'imperatrice and was curious what other perfumes are your favorite?? Finding a new perfume can be overwhelming, any particular brands or notes your drawn to? Thanks!

Hi Jen！Your video is awesome! I just had a long trip back from Thailand and Korea. Your video provides great tips for my next trip to Hawaii during spring break. Surprisingly, I never know that we can take so many little bottles with the carry on. I thought the total liquid limit was 3 oz...poor me...Thanks for letting me know that I was wrong.I really love the color on your nail in the video. Where did you get that?

Hi Jen,Thanks for your blog, It can be confusing for carry on items and you cleared it up! I usually check stuff if I am going for a week or so, which is a no-brainer. As I am unable to do this on my next quick weekend trip, I am so glad to find your video. I am heading to Ulta and Target now for the small sizes.

Hi Jen! I wanted to know if lipbalm like Baby Lips and the e.l.f All Over Color Stick would have to go in the clear quart bag. Here is the e.l.f product if you don't know what it is: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elf/face/shimmer/all_over_color_stickThank you in advance!

Love this post along with the video! <3 I realize this post is well over a year old, but this information is still helpful :) I'm flying this Friday for a 1 week vacation to the beach and haven't flown in 3 years. Not sure if anything has changed much since then. Nonetheless, great post! I will definitely be using that TravelOn bag for my liquids/gel items under 3.4 oz.

hi! I'm moving from the US to Australia in 9 days.. I am curious I have two ..shoe box sized things of makeup i want to move with me.. do you know if this is okay to go in one of my luggage bags (not for carry on of course) ... ? plus the pencil sharpeners .. any help would be so thankfully helpful !!!!! :)